Mr. Independent

Wow! Here is my little one at dinner tonight. We got off to a good start as I spoon fed him but my independent boy wouldn't have it. He insisted on feeding himself so I let him go for it. It didn't take long for him to look like this. In the picture above he looks like he's saying, "Ha ha mommy, I got MY way." It sure was tricky getting him from high chair to bath without also wearing Gerber lasagna from head to toe. Don't wory, some ended up in his tummy too.

First Pet

We have been wanting to get a pet for Ethan. Saturday we ventured over to Petco to check out some options. We were thinking hampster, bunny, or fish. We ended up getting him a betta fish. We opted for the low maintenance and decided to start slow in the pet arena. When our little guy is a little older I want to surprise him with a puppy. I can just imagine his excited face when he sees a puppy with a big red bow around his neck. Can't wait. Some day, but for now we're sticking to our blue little betta. Still thinking of a name for him. He lives in Ethan's room on his bookshelf so that he can keep him company at night. Prepping the fish bowl. Ethan had to test the water out by splashing and throwing the rocks around to make sure everything was just right for his new friend.

Our betta's new home.

St. George Utah and Las Vegas Trip

Ethan and Daddy swimming at The Paris, Vegas.

My 2 sweet boys.

Ethan and I went to see the Dolphins and Big Kitties at the Mirage hotel while daddy worked.

Ethan loves watching the stray cats that come into our yard at home. He runs to the windows and points with excitement. So, imagine his reaction to the Big Kitties. He was in awe.

White tiger. Beautiful.

I had to take him to F.A.O. Schwarz to check out all of the amazing toys and to pick something out for his new cousin (expected to arrive next month). Here we are in front of the store.

The Poulton kids and Ethan.

Such a cute picture of little Rachel swimming at the Rec Center pool in St. George. We took all of the kids to the pool and had so much fun. This was not just any pool but had slides, swings, rivers, and fountains galore. The kids had a blast and so did we.

Elise and Ethan playing in the fountains.

Daddy and Ethan sliding.

Q.T. pie Seth.

Elise and Ethan.

The kids had so much fun chasing each other around the house. Ethan loves to play chase.

Made a little pit stop at the Primm outlets to stretch our legs and let the little man get some energy out.


Over the labor day wkend we went out to St. George Utah to visit Kevin's sister, brother in law and their 5 kids. Ethan had a blast with his cousins. We were able to spend a few days with them hanging out and cooling off at the pool. Monday we left St. George and headed to Vegas. We stayed at the Paris. I am in love with the most delectable pastry shop there and try to visit it whenever I'm in Vegas. It is called Lenotre and I remember going to one when my mom and I were in Paris. Not only are the pastries/desserts beautiful but they taste amazing. Tuesday while Kevin worked we went to the Mirage hotel to see the dolphins and tigers. Later that day when Kevin was off work we went swimming and grabbed some dinner. It was so much fun for us to get away for the weekend and see family.

Old Friends

Fun splashing around at the Irvine Spectrum with Emily and Ashlyn.

Here are the 3 QTs. Emily, Ethan & Ashlyn.

Jen, Me & Ali. The 3 of us were college roomies. It was so much fun to get together to catch up and have the kids play.

We all went to the Sweet Spot, an adorable little store where you can decorate your own cupcakes. Ethan chose a strawberry cupcake (he loves strawberries), blue frosting, then topped it with gummy worms, sprinkles, and fruit loops. What a combo. He really got into to it and loved eating his final product. Mommy enjoyed the final product too!

He loved dipping the worms into his frosting then licking it off.

We all had such a fun day. Thanks Ali & Jen.